Lesson 5

使平静, 安抚

The therapist's gentle words and calming presence becalm her anxious patient during the therapy session.

治疗师温柔的话语和 calming presence 在治疗过程中安抚了她焦虑的病人。

修订, 校订

The editor emends manuscripts to ensure they meet the publication's standards.

编辑修改手稿以确保它们符合出版标准。

部署, 布置

The general decided to deploy the troops along the perimeter for a defensive stance.

将军决定沿周边部署部队以采取防御姿态。

破裂, 爆裂

The aging water pipe finally ruptured, causing a water leak in the basement.

老化的水管终于破裂，导致地下室漏水。

发出恶臭, 发臭

The stagnant water in the pond began to reek after days of no movement.

池塘里的死水在几天不流动后开始发臭。

丧失, 没收

Individuals who commit fraud may forfeit their assets as part of legal penalties.

犯有欺诈行为的个人可能会作为法律处罚的一部分没收其资产。

潜伏, 偷偷移动

The spy skulked in the shadows, carefully observing the target without being detected.

间谍潜伏在阴影中，小心翼翼地观察目标而不被发现。

暴跌, 快速落下

The elevator malfunctioned and began to plummet to the ground, causing panic among the passengers.

电梯发生故障，开始急速坠落到地面，引起乘客恐慌。

适应, 调整

The company had to adapt its marketing strategy to reach a global audience.

公司不得不调整其营销策略以触达全球观众。

诽谤, 中伤

The politician attempts to traduce his opponent by spreading false rumors about their personal life.

这位政客试图通过散布关于对手个人生活的虚假谣言来诽谤他。

觊觎, 渴望

She covets her neighbor's luxurious car and dreams of owning one.

她觊觎邻居的豪华汽车，并梦想拥有一辆。

发回, 退回

The appellate court remanded the case to the lower court for further proceedings.

上诉法院将案件发回下级法院进行进一步审理。

包围, 环绕

The city is surrounded by beautiful countryside.

这座城市被美丽的乡村环绕。

行使, 拥有

As the CEO, she wields significant influence over the company's strategic decisions.

作为CEO，她对公司的战略决策施加了重大影响。

解释, 理解

Lawyers often construe legal documents to understand their implications.

律师经常解释法律文件以理解其含义。

欢欣鼓舞, 大喜

The team exulted after winning the championship game.

球队在赢得冠军赛后欢欣鼓舞。

辱骂, 谩骂

伪装, 假扮

The spy skillfully masqueraded as a tourist, blending in seamlessly with the crowd.

间谍巧妙地伪装成游客，完美地融入了人群中。